Gaza Regional Assistant Director

American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA), a development assistance and humanitarian aid organization working in Palestine since 1968, invites applications from qualified applicants for the post of “Gaza Regional Assistant Director” based in ANERA’s office in Gaza.  
 
Job Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Director, the Assistant Director’s job entails the following tasks:

-Assists Director in overall management of the ANERA office and staff in Gaza Strip.
-Assists Director in representing ANERA in coordinating and communicating with partners, stakeholders, media and other NGOs and INGOs.
-Prepares new project proposals to be submitted to donors for potential funding.
-Helps the Director in monitoring and overseeing implementation of all projects activities administrated by the Gaza office.
-Assists project staff in designing M&E systems for projects.
-Regularly visits project sites in the field with relevant ANERA staff and/or consultants to follow up and evaluate project status and progress.
-Assists the Director in reporting required by funders and / or HQ.
-Assists the Director in ensuring compliance with project and organizational policies and procedures.
-Maintains and updates safety features of the office to comply with regulations and ensure staff security. 
-In cooperation with the Monitoring & Evaluation as well as the Communications and Public Relations Officers, ensures that the preparation of the quarterly reports and annual work plans, trip reports, action memorandums, and emails are submitted on timely basis. 
-Performs the Director’s duties in the absence of the Director

 Educational Background and Experience Requirements

-University degree (B.A. or B Sc.) in Management, Economics, Engineering, International Development or related field. Graduate degree preferred.
-At least ten years experience with emphasis on community programs implemented in Gaza.
-Previous experience and knowledge of the NGO sector especially those funded by USAID.
-Fluent English and Arabic, speaking and writing skills.
-Excellent writing and communication skills.
-Excellent representational and interpersonal skills.
-Proven experience in supervising and managing a large number of staff.
-Technical expertise preferred in at least one of the following fields: infrastructure, agriculture, education, or health.
-Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
-Excellent computer skills.
-Proven ability in report writing and communication skills.
-Ability to travel within Gaza strip to supervise the implementation of program activities.
-Valid driver’s license.


Application instructions

Interested candidates are requested to e-mail their CV, together with a cover letter, no later than January 20, 2011 to the following e-mail address: [email protected]

Faxed CV’s will not be considered.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.